On 30 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission delivered its annual minimum wage decision, raising the National Minimum Wage by 3.0% to $740.80 per week or $19.49 per hour , from 1 July 2019. This represents an increase of $21.60 per week, or 56 cents per hour. The 3.0% also...
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Although uncommon for costs to be ordered following adverse action claims, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia’s recent decision of Carr v ILSC (Brisbane) Pty Ltd & Anor, Pathik v ILSC (Brisbane) Pty Ltd & Anor (No 2) [2019] FCCA 1028 highlights the Court’s increased willingness to do so. Judge Cameron...
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The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) establishes the criteria that must be satisfied by the Fair Work Commission before approval of an enterprise agreement. Section 180(5) of the FW Act provides that the employer must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the terms of the agreement, and...
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The decision of Robinson v Western Business Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd [2018] FCA 1913 (Robinson) highlights that terminating the employment of employees absent from work for health-related reasons may expose employers to liability. Facts Mr Robinson worked as a Client Executive for Western Union and was absent from work with...
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